When it comes to home renovation, heating and energy efficiency are one of the most important things you should consider. Whether you’re planning a major renovation or just refreshing a few areas, taking steps to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer...
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The rise of smart home technology has transformed the way we interact with our living spaces, making our homes more efficient, secure, and comfortable than ever. Integrating smart tech can enhance your home, help reduce energy consumption and increase property value—all at the touch of...
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With winter just around the corner, what better time to explore the best options for heating your home extension. Whether you're adding new space to your home or upgrading an existing one, heating plays a crucial role in keeping it comfortable and energy efficient. The...
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Building a home extension can be a very exciting project with the potential to add significant value to your property. Some of the benefits include increasing living space, maximising natural light, improving energy efficiency and creating more storage, to name a few. However, extending is also...
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Creating a garden room in your home is the perfect way to blend the beauty of the outdoors with the comfort of indoor living. Whether you’re designing a productive home office, a stylish home bar or a serene meditation space, these ideas can help you...
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An energy-efficient home offers lots of benefits beyond environmental impact. Reducing your energy usage can also greatly lower your household bills and significantly increase your home’s resale value. Prioritising energy efficiency in your home extension is therefore essential. When it comes to energy conservation, it’s crucial...
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Whether you’re planning a modest side addition to your kitchen, or opting for a full-on rear extension, home renovation can be a bit daunting, especially when you’re just starting out. Regardless of scale, projects like these can be expensive, time-consuming and often stressful, so thorough planning...
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Many homeowners are looking for ways to add much-needed space to their homes without moving to a bigger property. If this sounds like you, a side return extension might be what you need. Side return extensions are one of the most popular options for homeowners...
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When embarking on an extensive renovation or building project, it's essential to establish a timeline with your builder before the building work starts. With so many decisions to be made and materials to choose from, it’s easy to forget this aspect of the project. A...
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A home renovation can breathe new life into your living space, improve your quality of life, and increase your property value. However, with the number of decisions and choices that need to be made before you start, it can seem like a daunting task. If...
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Finding the appropriate builder is critical when it comes to extending or renovating your house. A good builder will help you reach your goals and make the building process stress-free. However, you must obtain an accurate and realistic quote before you employ a builder. This...
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When you're considering building an extension, it's an exciting time. You'll finally get the home you've always wanted - the perfect kitchen, a bigger living space, or maybe even a home office. But with this excitement comes the responsibility of finding a trustworthy builder who...
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A question we are often asked by prospective clients is: why design and build? What makes a design and build company a better option than the traditional model of using an architect and then contractor? There are a number of key reasons which make an...
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Will you choose radiators or underfloor heating? How you will heat your home is a key question to consider during the design of your new extension as it can effect the kitchen layout and placement of furniture. You will want to know what the best...
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So you’ve decided to move forward with a loft conversion or rear extension and you’re worried about your home becoming a temporary construction site. Do you get nervous about not being able to picture the finished product? Are you worried about how everything will fit through your house? In...
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Underfloor heating is increasingly popular within properties, with many homeowners recognising the benefits over conventional radiators. Although it can have a slightly higher initial cost of installation, there are many long term benefits. We have highlighted five benefits offered by underfloor heating to help you...
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We often have clients who want to start the build as soon as possible. Whether you’re counting down the days to a due date, or perhaps you want to finish your kitchen in time for Christmas, or you might be renting another property until the...
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The Design & Build process is typically new to our clients, and we understand that it is our job to ensure that you (as the client) are well informed, and the project runs smoothly. You will receive dedicated support for both the Design & Build...
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There are lots of components to any Build, regardless of the size of the project. Build schedules will vary and are mostly dependent on the size and specification. A typical ground floor extension will take 12 to 16 weeks, but that is assuming that everything...
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There are lots of components to any Build, regardless of the size of the project. Build schedules will vary and are mostly dependent on the size and specification. A typical ground floor extension will take 12 to 16 weeks, but that is assuming that everything...
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It is widely viewed that if you are able to extend, it is often financially sensible to do so, especially when the cost of buying a new home can outweigh the cost of extending. But how much does it cost to build? This is a...
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If you are planning to do an extension, you will need to make the decision on whether you stay in the property during the works or move out. Not everyone has the luxury of moving out, and if this is the case then we are...
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You’ve probably heard about 'insulation', not least in winter when you’re wrapped up in lots of layers in an attempt to keep warm. Did you know that insulation comes in multiple different forms and each of these types have different properties. It is also possible...
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Thinking about saving money and using radiators to heat your extension? Under floor heating may not be as expensive as you might think. Upgrading to under floor heating frees up your wall space, gives you toasty toes and in the long run may save you...
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One very important feature of a build is the way the building looks from the outside. During the Design Process, our clients love to get involved in the interior design and exterior is generally pushed aside and thought about either when we prompt the discussion,...
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There are lots of components to any Build, regardless of the size of the project. Our clients frequently ask us what they need to consider prior to starting works, and the main things to tick off your list are Planning Permission, Party Wall Agreements, your...
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We understand that both the Design and Build are, generally speaking, new to you. We are here to guide you through the Design Phase, and do the heavy lifting in the Build – we understand that we are in your home, and you want to...
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We understand that the Build can be a stressful time for homeowners and we make every effort to make the process as smooth and as efficient as possible. For this reason, we offer our Build clients the option of living in during the build....
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There are lots of components to a Build project, regardless of the size of the project. One fundamental part of the Build process is ensuring that both the home and building site are kept safe and secure at all times, and we take every precaution...
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A common question we are asked is whether doing both a ground floor extension and a loft conversion together causes havoc during the Build process. The simple answer is absolutely not – and there are lots of options which we can offer to suit your...
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f you are building within three meters of a public sewer, then you will need to let Thames Water know and seek their approval for the proposed works. This is something we can absolutely help with, and we can ensure all of the correct information...
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When designing your extension, it is important to remember that just because it’s internal; it doesn’t mean you can do what you want. Local planning guidelines can influence a design, and our job is to help navigate the regulations to help you achieve a design...
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The autumn season is upon us; leaves are falling and there’s a scattering of conkers along the pavements. Autumn is a great time to get those home maintenance jobs out of the way before the colder winter months. Just as regular household chores are necessary to...
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it possible to live in the property alongside building work without becoming stressed? Yes! While some homeowners prefer to move out during home renovations, there’s a growing trend for staying put. While we do recommend that you take the occasional break with a long weekend or...
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This is a question we are frequently asked by prospective clients, and our answer is always the same; the cost is dependent on the size and the design of the scheme. The final cost of each side return extension will differ as the designs are...
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One of the most common questions we are asked by clients asked during an initial site visit is how long will the build take. This is an important question for most clients, especially those with a tight deadline. A typical side return build takes 12 weeks....
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Here are 5 ways to survive building works at home, and ensure everything goes smoothly....
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Once you decide to undertake a side return extension project, one of the factors you will need to consider is whether any of the building work is being carried out near to a sewer. If you are planning to build over or close to a...
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An increasing number of modern families are using their kitchens as living spaces, rather than just places to cook, which is why side return extensions are growing in popularity. But where do you live and cook while the building work is being carried out?...
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One question we are frequently asked is “Can we still live in the house while the works are carried out?”. The answer simply put is ' Yes' . Read more to see if this might work for you....
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